Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has sent a cable of thanks to Emperor Akihito of Japan at the end of his visit to the Empire of Japan. The Crown Prince said in his cable, "I am pleased upon my departure from your friendly country at the end of my visit to express my deep thanks and appreciation to your Majesty for the warm welcome and generous hospitality accorded to me and the accompanying delegation during our stay in your country. This visit and meeting with your Majesty have given a new opportunity to express the strong relations between our two friendly countries and allow me the opportunity to be briefed on the progress being witnessed by your country. I wish your Majesty constant good health and happiness and your friendly country continuing progress and prosperity."